Echo Subscription Notices and Local News Digest
The Echo notes unpaid subscriptions and urges payment. The Boyer family reports the death of George Boyer of Austin Minnesota from influenza leaving a widow and four children. Grace Bowen returns to Cedar Rapids to resume schooling while Mrs Greenley expects to return soon. John Kreuger Jr. of Madison celebrates a birth of a son on October 17. Harry Becker and his son Joseph visit from Clermont. Harry is recovering from flu. Mrs. Anna Rogers hosts a visitor from Washington as winter approaches. Christmas card orders advised. Clarence Conner with flu to Castalia, improving. For Sale Shropshire Bucks and Scotch Bulls advertised by R W Shaffer. Ruth Conner back from Clayton with Sam Greenley family. Betty Kohler ill from raw carrots. Serene Yack’s fifth birthday dinner enjoyed with family but cousin Leo Walther couldn’t attend. Chicago Herald photo feature mentioned with Gustav Hackman identified. Echo dues urged for last week’s payment. Emma Meyers of Elkader visiting Mrs Gus Holzer. Besse Halstenson hosts dinner for C P Stoehr before training camp. For Sale a 7 month old Poland China boar pig from Sheldon Boyle. Fine fall weather boosts egg production with prices at 50 cents a dozen. Clem Schmid reports celery harvests thriving despite dry weather. Ern Holzer returns with four skunk hides found with Leonard Miller.
Christmas Package Instructions From West Union Red Cross
The West Union American Red Cross issues Christmas parcel guidelines for sending to soldiers in France. Packets must weigh under three pounds and be sent with a label from the soldier. Prohibited items include liquor, explosives, poisons, inflammables, glass, and fragile contents. Wrap gifts in khaki cloth, avoid liquids, and bring packed cartons to local Red Cross HQ unsealed with stamps for Hoboken.
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West Union
Americin
Red Cross
France
Hoboken
N. J
Pearl Theobald
Iowa
Change In Sugar Regulations In November Allowance
Sugar policy sets November household allowance at three pounds per person per month with option to buy all at once. Dealers must record sale date purchaser name address family size and amount. Reports mailed to E M Phillips County Food Administrator and A M Welber Assistant County Food Administrator on the fifteenth and first of each month.
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E. M Phillips
A. M. Welber
Cream Routes To Let By Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
On Saturday November Sth 1918 at 2 pm the directors will let all cream routes to the lowest responsible bidders for a year starting January 1 1919. Ed Metzger and Axel C Berg routes begin hauling November 18 1918. Bids and route details available by calling the secretary Melchr Luchsinger Sect.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Ed Metzger
Axel C. Berg
Melchr Luchsinger
Probate Notice of Fritz Will Hearing in Iowa
Notice to all concerned that November 13, 1918, a document purporting to be the last will of C. M. Fritz, late of Fayette County Iowa, will come for hearing in the District Court for admission to probate. Dated October 16, 1918, West Union Iowa. John T. Riley, Clerk.
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State of Iowa
Fayette County
District Court
A. D
C. M. Fritz
Said
West Union
Iowa
John T. Riley
Auctioneer T N Garothers at West Union Iowa
After the flu epidemic, T N Garothers announces readiness to serve as auctioneer for farm and stock sales with guaranteed service. Consultation urged for public sales to ensure best interest. West Union Iowa.
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T.N. Garothers
West Union
Iowa
For Sale Twenty Poland China Boars From Bauder Herd
For sale twenty Big Type Poland China boars bred by Big Black Orange Bauder's A Wonder Mammoth Timm and Gertsdale Moon. Pigs described as large and stretchy and suited to make good. Prices right. View the herd. Ed Bauder Elgin Iowa.
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Poland
Bauder
Ed Bauder
Elgin
Towa
Victory Mixed Flour Comes to Market Urges Dealers
A. M. Weibel Assistant County Food Administrator urges all flour dealers to stock Victory Mixed Flour promptly once their orders arrive and the supply is in condition. The notice calls on local merchants to prepare for the new product's sale.
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A. M. Weibel
Kreuger Couple Welcome Nine Pound Daughter Lilian Lavanda
Mr and Mrs Edwin Kreuger celebrate the birth of their daughter born October 28 weighing nine pounds. Lilian Lavanda is the new arrival joining family and friends in a joyful early report.
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Edwin Kreuger
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